Eastern Conference (93 points)
- Buffalo - Guaranteed as of Mar. 3
- New Jersey - 0-12-1
- Ottawa - 4-9-0
- Pittsburgh - 4-9-1
- Atlanta - 5-6-1
- Tampa Bay - 5-6-1
- N.Y. Islanders - 7-6-1
- N.Y. Rangers - 8-4-1
- Toronto - 9-4-0
- Carolina - 8-3-1
- Montreal - 9-2-1
- Florida - 11-2-0
- Boston - 11-2-0
- Washington - Eliminated (max 86)
- Philadelphia - Eliminated (max 77)